Three Firsts

After the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness, Jesus returned to the northern region of Galilee: this time to the town of Capernaum, which became the hub of most of His Galilean ministry. From there Matthew records the first elements of the public ministry of Jesus, the first calling of disciples, and also, a summary of the first responses of the people to Jesus.

What issues were so important that Jesus had to include them in His first bit of preaching? What kinds of people did Jesus choose to call as His first disciples? How did people first respond to the real Jesus of history? What does all of this tell us about who Jesus really was and is?

Join Pastor Jim as he helps us explore answers to these and other questions that arise from our study of the last half of Matthew 4. (31:02)

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Songs:

(4:25) "Crown Him with Many Crowns"
Matthew Bridges, George Job Elvey & Godfrey Thring

(22:19) "The King in All His Beauty"
Matt Papa & Matt Boswell

(1:13:14) "On Christ the Solid Rock"
William Batchelder Bradbury & Edward Mote


(3:00) Call to Worship: We Give You Thanks, O Lord

For all the gracious opportunities and privileges of the passing week,
we give You thanks, O Lord.
For the kind invitation to keep a day as holy unto You,
we give You thanks, O Lord.
For this house of worship and these brothers and sisters,
we give You thanks, O Lord.
For the gift of song and a voice to raise in worship,
we give You thanks, O Lord.
For the strong assurance of the Gospel, for Your redeeming love,
and the transforming presence of Your Holy Spirit,
we give You thanks, O Lord!

As we return to the cycle of common tasks,
keep us ever grateful for Your good gifts.
As we come to worship You,
be the fountain of refreshment for our souls,
the purifying wind that cleanses our imaginations,
and the light that illuminates our minds to see the timeless truths of Your Word.

We pray these things in the matchless name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen!


(29:02) Creed - Jesus, The Son of God
(Source: Heidelberg Catechism, Questions 29 & 31)

Leader: Why is the Son of God called “Jesus,” meaning “savior?"
People: Because He saves us from our sins, and because salvation is not to be sought or found in anyone else.

Leader: Why is he called “Christ,” meaning “anointed?"
People: Because He has been ordained by God the Father and has been anointed with the Holy Spirit to be our chief prophet and teacher who fully reveals to us the secret counsel and will of God concerning our deliverance; our only high priest who has delivered us by the one sacrifice of his body, and who continually intercedes for us before the Father; and our eternal king who governs us by his Word and Spirit, and who guards us and keeps us in the deliverance he has won for us.